Scoliosis is a serious medical condition where the spine curves abnormally. The author has lived with scoliosis since age 10 and wants to increase awareness of the condition. Scoliosis can be life-threatening if left untreated, as it can crush organs like the lungs and heart. While spinal fusion surgery can correct the curve, it risks paralysis. Greater publicity could help fund more research for new treatments and potential cures, reducing people's fear and ignorance about scoliosis.